
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Midtown Manhattan
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3 BEDS$1,800
321 W 42nd St
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1 BED, 2 BATHS$2,100
161 W 61st St
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1 BED$3,700+2 BEDS$2,175+
FOUND Study Midtown East - Student/Intern
569 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022 -
2 BEDS$2,200
224 E 59th St
224 E 59th St, New York, NY 10022 -
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STUDIO, 1 BATH$2,250
571 3rd Ave Unit 3d
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STUDIO, 1 BATH$2,400
0 bedroom in New York NY 10019 Unit 5A
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Cheap Apartments in Midtown Manhattan Neighborhood in New York, NY
When looking for cheap apartments in Midtown Manhattan, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Midtown Manhattan.
Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.
Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 750 cheap apartments available in Midtown Manhattan, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in New York
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Manhattanville 621 Sq Ft $2,189/mo
- Hamilton Heights 533 Sq Ft $2,584/mo
- Washington Heights 559 Sq Ft $2,702/mo
- Upper Manhattan 592 Sq Ft $2,818/mo
- Hudson Heights 659 Sq Ft $2,823/mo
- Fort George 637 Sq Ft $3,080/mo
- Harlem 673 Sq Ft $3,350/mo
- Central Harlem 717 Sq Ft $3,690/mo
- Northern Manhattan 674 Sq Ft $3,702/mo
- East Harlem 689 Sq Ft $3,970/mo
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